Carb Rebuild Kits - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72BlckButy · 08-08-2011, 08:20 AM

I'm in the market for a carb rebuild kit and would like to do it right the first time.

BWD?
Walker Products?

Wanting to see what you have used and what has worked.

Thanks guys!

powerdriver 1958 · 08-08-2011, 08:31 AM

I have used both of the kits you posted and had good luck .

bobs409 · 08-08-2011, 10:03 AM

I've used both of those and many others. I've never had a problem with any of them.

72BlckButy · 08-08-2011, 03:49 PM

Sounds good, thanks guys!

1968CHEVYC10 · 08-08-2011, 06:30 PM

I used a walker to rebuild my q-jet. Worked pretty well, stopped the backfiring when I down shifted. don't know about mileage cause I never checked it. I'd also recommend getting this book, "How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors" by Cliff Ruggles.
A huge help if you've never done a rebuild before and with alot more detail/info than the instructions that come in the rebuild box.

Pont406 · 08-08-2011, 09:17 PM

Check to see if they come with updated accelerator pump seal for todays gas! Don't run black seal.

MagmaJct · 08-08-2011, 09:30 PM

What's all included in these kits? I've only ever used the kits for VW Solex carbs. I have a 4BBL Q-Jet I may have to rebuild when I finally find a choke thermostat for it.

oldblue1968chevy · 08-08-2011, 10:15 PM

Cant remember the brand we used for our 1 brl on the 53 chevy but good results

MARKDTN · 08-09-2011, 07:51 AM

I haven't built a Q-jet in a long time, but the last kit I used was from Tomco. It was really good, but I don't know if they exist anymore. There was a thread on another forum about a year ago about difficulies finding good accelerator pumps, so maybe that has resolved. If it was me, I would see if you can get a kit from GM first, if not I would buy one at NAPA.

72BlckButy · 08-11-2011, 07:32 PM

Thanks for the info guys!

slikside · 08-11-2011, 10:30 PM

cliffshighperformance.com

excellent parts, superior knowledge, and a good guy.

sjarrett71 · 08-12-2011, 09:31 AM

Is it the carb off your 6? I rebuilt one once and thought I was really doing something! Then I took it apart and realized a chimp can do it! "lol"

I think I used a BWD kit and it was a breeze. Truck ran a LOT better afterwards!

profe56 · 08-12-2011, 01:20 PM

I'm in taking one of these. rebuild my Qjet or buy an edelbrock, for sure I would like rebuild it, I'll save $ that can spend in other things.
Now where we can find those kits. I don't think autozone or O'reylly have them.

profe56 · 08-12-2011, 02:15 PM

I got it SLIKSIDE
Thank you.

Wrenchbender Ret · 08-12-2011, 03:46 PM

Any parts store can get one. Carquest or Napa are good. I did one for someone & they brought a kit from O'reillys. I didn't like it.

72BlckButy · 08-13-2011, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjarrett71

Is it the carb off your 6? I rebuilt one once and thought I was really doing something! Then I took it apart and realized a chimp can do it! "lol"

I think I used a BWD kit and it was a breeze. Truck ran a LOT better afterwards!

Yep... off of the '69. Just purchasing parts when I have spare cash so when time permits I'll jump into detailing under the hood.

Doug's68SS · 08-13-2011, 10:03 PM

I saw were SLIKSIDE said Cliffshighperformance.com, I had Cliff rebuild mine for me. The thing to keep in mind with todays fuel is the percentage of Ethanol. It will eat things up and Cliffs has put together Kits for that.

bluec10 · 08-14-2011, 12:26 PM

Bought my rebuild kit through Rock Auto. Good price, fast service. It's still sitting in the box, on the workbench because I got distracted by my motorcycle, but I'm looking forward to getting at it.

GASoline71 · 08-14-2011, 12:55 PM

Any parts store kit will be good. I've used many kits from many different manufactureres for Q-jets amd Carter/Edelbrock style carbs. The only carbs that I rebuild with a factory rebuild kit is Holley carbs...

Gary

**oldgold70c10** · 08-14-2011, 01:45 PM

Can't go wrong with a kit from Cliff's. NAPA kits are good also.

bluec10 · 08-14-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjarrett71

Is it the carb off your 6? I rebuilt one once and thought I was really doing something! Then I took it apart and realized a chimp can do it! "lol"

I think I used a BWD kit and it was a breeze. Truck ran a LOT better afterwards!

That's OK with me - you have to walk before you can run.

08-08-2011, 08:20 AM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Carb Rebuild Kits I'm in the market for a carb rebuild kit and would like to do it right the first time. BWD? Walker Products? Wanting to see what you have used and what has worked. Thanks guys! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-08-2011, 08:31 AM	#2
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits I have used both of the kits you posted and had good luck .

08-08-2011, 10:03 AM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits I've used both of those and many others. I've never had a problem with any of them. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-08-2011, 03:49 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits Sounds good, thanks guys! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-08-2011, 06:30 PM	#5
1968CHEVYC10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tomball, TX Posts: 578	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits I used a walker to rebuild my q-jet. Worked pretty well, stopped the backfiring when I down shifted. don't know about mileage cause I never checked it. I'd also recommend getting this book, "How to Rebuild and Modify Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors" by Cliff Ruggles. A huge help if you've never done a rebuild before and with alot more detail/info than the instructions that come in the rebuild box. __________________ '68 C10 LWB 6.2NA/NP833 3.73's

08-08-2011, 09:17 PM	#6
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits Check to see if they come with updated accelerator pump seal for todays gas! Don't run black seal.

08-08-2011, 09:30 PM	#7
MagmaJct Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 281	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits What's all included in these kits? I've only ever used the kits for VW Solex carbs. I have a 4BBL Q-Jet I may have to rebuild when I finally find a choke thermostat for it.

08-08-2011, 10:15 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits Cant remember the brand we used for our 1 brl on the 53 chevy but good results __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-09-2011, 07:51 AM	#9
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,159	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits I haven't built a Q-jet in a long time, but the last kit I used was from Tomco. It was really good, but I don't know if they exist anymore. There was a thread on another forum about a year ago about difficulies finding good accelerator pumps, so maybe that has resolved. If it was me, I would see if you can get a kit from GM first, if not I would buy one at NAPA. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

08-11-2011, 07:32 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits Thanks for the info guys! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-11-2011, 10:30 PM	#11
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,176	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits cliffshighperformance.com excellent parts, superior knowledge, and a good guy.

08-12-2011, 09:31 AM	#12
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits Is it the carb off your 6? I rebuilt one once and thought I was really doing something! Then I took it apart and realized a chimp can do it! "lol" I think I used a BWD kit and it was a breeze. Truck ran a LOT better afterwards! __________________ -Scott-

08-12-2011, 01:20 PM	#13
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits I'm in taking one of these. rebuild my Qjet or buy an edelbrock, for sure I would like rebuild it, I'll save $ that can spend in other things. Now where we can find those kits. I don't think autozone or O'reylly have them.

08-12-2011, 02:15 PM	#14
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits I got it SLIKSIDE Thank you.

08-12-2011, 03:46 PM	#15
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,228	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits Any parts store can get one. Carquest or Napa are good. I did one for someone & they brought a kit from O'reillys. I didn't like it.



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08-13-2011, 10:03 PM	#17
Doug's68SS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canton, Tx Posts: 175	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits I saw were SLIKSIDE said Cliffshighperformance.com, I had Cliff rebuild mine for me. The thing to keep in mind with todays fuel is the percentage of Ethanol. It will eat things up and Cliffs has put together Kits for that.

08-14-2011, 12:26 PM	#18
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits Bought my rebuild kit through Rock Auto. Good price, fast service. It's still sitting in the box, on the workbench because I got distracted by my motorcycle, but I'm looking forward to getting at it. __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

08-14-2011, 01:45 PM	#20
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: Carb Rebuild Kits Can't go wrong with a kit from Cliff's. NAPA kits are good also. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

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